State Police Can Probe Corruption Case Under PC Act Against Central...

January 20, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that state police can investigate and file charges against central government employees for bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, without needing prior approval from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This decision allows state authorities to take action against central officials, reflecting a significant shift in the jurisdiction related to corruption cases.

State Police Can Probe Corruption Case Under PC Act Against Central...

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Supreme Court allows state police to investigate central government employees for corruption.
No prior permission from CBI is required for state police to register cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The ruling was made by Justices J B Pardiwala and Satish Chandra Sharma.
The court's decision is based on section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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